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If Syrian Chemical Weapons Were Found, the U.S. Army Could Safely Destroy Them
A civilian team at a base in Maryland disposed of Syrian toxins a decade ago after hundreds of people were killed in a nerve agent attack.The New York Times - 4d -
From red to green: Syria seek united future on pitch after Assad era ends | John Duerden
The national team are looking forward having changed their colours just hours after Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus. On 9 December Syria were drawn in a 2027 Asian Cup qualification group with ...The Guardian - 4d -
U.S. Air Taxi Developers Hope 2024 Gains Help Services Take Off in 2025
Leading electric takeoff and landing plane developers Joby and Archer are seeking 2025 FAA approval of their next-generation aircraft, then initiate air taxi services that may take a long time to ...Inc. - 4d -
Taliban: Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in Afghanistan, mostly women, children
A Taliban government official says Pakistan’s airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and childrenABC News - 4d -
Inside the Plan to Halt U.S.-Bound Migrants at the Treacherous Darién Gap
The U.S. “border is actually here,” Panama’s president says, describing the jungle route many migrants take on their way to America.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ an Anthem of Hope, Was Born of a Contentious Friendship
How a contentious friendship between political rivals led to the creation of a classic Christmas anthem of hope.The New York Times - 4d -
Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas
For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.BBC News - 4d -
American Airlines Briefly Grounds U.S. Flights on Christmas Eve Over Technical Issue
Bad weather made delays worse after problems with systems used to release flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year.The New York Times - 4d -
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Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.BBC News - 4d -
How Afghan Militias, Unleashed by the U.S., Proved Worse Than the Taliban
Trump blamed Biden. Biden blamed the Afghan military. Our investigation found that the U.S. unwittingly laid the groundwork for the Taliban’s victory long ago.The New York Times - 4d -
Russia Sentences a U.S. Citizen, Eugene Spector, to 15 Years for Espionage
Eugene Spector was already serving a sentence for a bribery conviction when he was charged with spying, for which a court ordered him to serve an additional 13 years.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden to Decide on U.S. Steel Sale After Key Panel Fails to Reach Consensus
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States sent its findings on Nippon Steel’s $15 billion proposed acquisition to Biden, who has 15 days to make a final decision.Inc. - 5d -
Pakistan's Nuclear Strategy Shifts as U.S. Realigns Ties in Asia
Despite Pakistan’s rejection of U.S. assertions, experts say long-range weapons would be in step with Islamabad’s shifting national security concerns as India and the U.S. draw closer.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Syria dissolves rebel factions as al-Sharaa consolidates power
Several groups agree to merge under defence ministry as interim government seeks to unite fractured countryFinancial Times - 5d -
The NFL used to avoid playing on Christmas and Wednesdays. Well, forget that
Lucrative revenue streams have a way of creating new holiday traditions, with Netflix splurging for a pair of games featuring Super Bowl contenders.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.CBS News - 5d -
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American Airlines Briefly Grounds All U.S. Flights on Busy Christmas Eve
An unspecified technical issue prompted the carrier to stop flights on Tuesday morning, one of the most active travel days of the year.Inc. - 5d -
Russian court jails U.S. citizen Eugene Spector for 15 years in espionage case, state news reports
A Russian court has sentenced U.S. citizen Eugene Spector to 15 years in jail for espionage, Russia’s RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday.NBC News - 5d -
Legendary drug lord released from U.S. prison, deported to Colombia, freed
Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.CBS News - 5d -
Nippon's U.S. Steel Acquisition Plan Referred to Biden for Review
The Japanese company urged Biden to reflect on the steps it has taken to address national-security concerns.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
There is a foolproof solution to avoiding conflict this Christmas | Fiona Katauskas
But you may need to consult an expert. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
Biden delivers on threat to veto bill to expand U.S. judiciary
The JUDGES Act would have increased the number of trial court judges in 25 federal district courts in 13 states in six waves every two years through 2035.NBC News - 5d -
National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.The New York Times - 5d -
Syria's Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?
The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Holiday weather forecast for across the U.S.
Millions across the West Coast and Central Plains are expecting a warm holiday season while the East is bracing for another round of cold weather. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak ...CBS News - 5d -
Americans more hopeful about 2025 than 2024, CBS News poll finds
A new CBS News poll finds Americans are more hopeful about 2025 than 2024. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the numbers.CBS News - 5d -
Top Arab Diplomats, in Syria Visits, Aim to Build Ties With New Leadership
Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime.The New York Times - 5d -
French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote
Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right. The French prime minister has announced his ...The Guardian - 5d -
Man charged in woman's burning death on NYC subway was deported from U.S. in 2018
A man charged with murder in the death of a woman set on fire on a New York subway car was in the U.S. unlawfully and had been deported, federal officials said.NBC News - 5d -
Trump Says it Could be Worth Keeping TikTok in U.S. for a Little While
The President-elect said the attention he’s gotten on the social platform prompted him to think it should keep operating, despite a law requiring its sale by Jan. 19.Inc. - 5d -
U.S. sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over payment accounts for delivery drivers
The CFPB filed a complaint Monday against Walmart and Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid.CNBC - 5d -
U.S. Crypto Industry Eyes Possible Day-One Trump Executive Orders
The President-elect has talked up the digital currencies, stoking anticipation that his term will sustain a crypto boom.Inc. - 5d -
France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding collapse
French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budgetABC News - 5d -
The Guardian view on the tenacity of hope: a necessary virtue in troubled times | Editorial
At a moment of the year associated with renewal and new birth, reflection on inspiring acts of solidarity and courage can point the way to a better future. In the introduction to a new, seasonal ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Winter weather could snarl holiday travel in parts of the U.S.
Winter storm threats are lurking in parts of the northern U.S. and could impact holiday travel plans for the millions expected to hit the roads and skies this week. CBS News senior national weather ...CBS News - 6d -
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Afghanistan welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to reopen embassy in Kabul
Afghanistan has welcomed the reopening of Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Kabul for the first time since the Taliban returned to power in 2021ABC News - 6d
